Codemasters has confirmed that F1 2011 will be releasing as a day-one PS Vita launch title on February 22nd 2012, and will hit Japanese territory next month. A new trailer shows off the impressive graphics and classic tracks in action, so check it out after the break.

We got the first scoop on the Vita version's specifics back in July, which include a full-fat F1 season experience, challenge modes and a steadfast determination to stick to regular controls despite pressure from Sony to incorporate more advanced inputs.

This is a beautiful trailer, a really good looking, orchestrally stirring trailer that should have all F1 enthusiasts scrabbling about with excitement. We've been covering Codemasters' latest racing masterpiece pretty closely, and you can check out our hands-on previewand interviewfor more information. Otherwise, hit the jump and bathe your optic nerves in petrolhead nirvana.

We're now just a week away from the launch of F1 2011, Codemasters' latest - and greatest, if our hands-on time has told us anything - Formula 1 racing game. To celebrate, Codies has released a final dev diary detailing what to expect from the new safety car and season updates.

Codemasters Birmingham has released a new developer diary video detailing F1 2011's co-op championship mode that will allow players to engage in friendly competition as part of the same racing team. Check it out after the break.

Minigames, Multiplayer, Rear Touch Pad Support & Sony Pressure

Codemasters were naturally keen to showcase the console versions of F1 2011 at their recent British press event, but they'd also brought the Vita version for us to try out. Since I'd already had a go over at E3 last month, I was keen to pin down exactly what we can expect from the handheld port. Codemasters' Andy Gray was on hand to answer some of my questions, which shed new light on the Vita version's functionality. They "just want to make a good F1 game" regardless of format - and with this admirable sentiment in mind, the handheld version will provide a refreshingly hardcore racing experience despite pressure from Sony to include absolutely every feature that the PS Vita has to offer.

See below for the brand new (and exclusive?) details, questions and answers - as well as new intel about the rear touch pad support and new bite-sized challenge modes.